Jamie Todd - Family Travel Advisor

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Another training in the books! 🎉 As a Universal Vacation Specialist, I participate in active training throughout the yea...
08/27/2026

Another training in the books! 🎉 As a Universal Vacation Specialist, I participate in active training throughout the year so I always have the most up to date info to share with my clients 👩‍💻

08/07/2026

Magic Kingdom has SO many rides, and I get why Lightning Lane planning can feel overwhelming. But it’s not necessarily harder, you just need to know what YOUR family’s priorities are. Here’s how I’d plan my day to get the most out of Lightning Lane 👇

🏰 FIRST: Stay onsite- Early Entry is KEY. Plan it right and you can knock out several rides before the crowds. I’d be at the gate 1 HOUR before Early Entry starts. Check the app beforehand, have everyone ready the night before, and sorry…this is NOT the day to sleep in. 😂

🏰 WHEN THE GATES OPEN: Everyone is going to run straight for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. DON’T.
I’d book a Lightning Lane Single Pass for Mine Train later and head straight to Peter Pan’s Flight. That ride can have a LONG wait all day, so knock it out first thing. If you’re early enough, you should be able to hit a few Fantasyland rides before the crowds arrive.

🏰 7 DAYS BEFORE YOUR TRIP: I’d be online at 7 AM EST making my Lightning Lane selections.
🎟️ Tier 1: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure OR Big Thunder Mountain
🎟️ Tier 2: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin + Pirates of the Caribbean

I’d choose these as early as possible. If I couldn’t get at least one close to opening, I’d choose ANY Tier 2 attraction available early. Why? Because once you use a Lightning Lane, you can book another. The earlier you start, the more you can add throughout the day.

🏰 FOR MY SINGLE PASS: I’d choose Seven Dwarfs Mine Train so I don’t have to prioritize it during Early Entry.

🏰 BACK AT THE PARK: Now I have 3 Multi Pass selections PLUS my Single Pass.

Once I tap into my first Multi Pass attraction, I’m immediately booking another so I always have 3 rides booked. I’ve already planned for the longest waits, so from here? I GO WITH THE FLOW. I book whatever Lightning Lane makes sense next and enjoy my day.

Thinking about your own Disney adventure but not sure where to start? Comment WDW and I’ll send you my FREE Disney World Planning Guide! ✨

08/06/2026

I stayed at Universal Orlando’s CHEAPEST resort… and it completely blew me away. 😱

I went into my stay at Endless Summer Surfside expecting a budget resort.

What I didn’t expect was to walk into a lobby with soaring ceilings, tons of natural light, and that fresh, clean, modern feel that made the resort feel SO much more expensive than it actually is.

And then… I got upgraded to a 2-bedroom suite. 👀

WOW. Just WOW.

For families trying to make a Universal vacation fit their budget, this is where Endless Summer really shines.

A standard room runs roughly $90–$175 per night, while 2-bedroom suites are around $125–$250 per night, making this one of my favorite options for families who need more space without blowing the entire vacation budget on the resort.

And the value doesn’t stop at the room. 👇

✨ Free transportation to and from the parks
✨ 1 hour of Early Park Admission
✨ A zero-entry pool that is PERFECT for little ones
✨ A food court where I was genuinely impressed with the food
✨ And a price point that leaves more room in your budget for the experiences you actually came to Universal for!

Endless Summer Surfside and Dockside are sister resorts with very similar theming and amenities, and the title of Universal’s least expensive onsite resort can alternate between the two depending on current pricing.

But the biggest surprise for me?

I would absolutely stay here again.

Especially if my priority was spending more of my budget inside the parks on things like wands, food, and experiences instead of putting it all into my hotel room.

Sometimes the cheapest option really IS the option that makes the most sense. 👏

Thinking about your own Universal adventure but not sure where to start? Comment UNI and I’ll send you my FREE Universal Orlando Planning Guide so you can plan like a pro! 💙✨

July…I honestly don’t even know how to put this month into words. 🥹🔥This was, without a doubt, the BEST month I have eve...
08/01/2026

July…I honestly don’t even know how to put this month into words. 🥹🔥

This was, without a doubt, the BEST month I have ever had in my business!

When I set my goal for 2026, I intentionally made it BIGGER than I thought I could reach. I wanted to stretch myself. To see what I was capable of. To stop playing it safe and go after something that felt a little scary.

And now, with just FIVE months left in the year…

I’m starting to realize that I might actually reach it. 😭🥹

I am completely blown away.

Every booking represents a family who trusted me with something incredibly special. Every message, referral, like, share, comment, and interaction helps my little business continue to grow. And I truly, genuinely, cannot thank you enough.

So, thank you to the moon and back for being here and supporting me. Whether you’ve booked a vacation with me, sent a friend my way, or simply cheer me on from the sidelines… you are a part of this. And I’m so grateful. ❤️

Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at what I’ve been working on with my clients this month:

🏖️ Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort — Family Suite
☀️ Universal’s Helios Grand Hotel
🎸 Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel
🌎 Universal Orlando Tickets × 11
🛳️ Royal Caribbean — Mariner of the Seas — Spain & Morocco Solar Eclipse Cruise
🦒 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
🏎️ Disney’s Art of Animation — Cars Family Suite
🛥️ Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
🏖️ Disney’s Old Key West Resort — 2-Bedroom Villa
🌊 Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort — Theme Park View
🏰 Walt Disney World Tickets × 9
🦼 Mobility Scooters × 3
🎄 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets × 7

And somehow… this is only July. 🤯

I cannot WAIT to see what August has in store for my business, but I already know it’s going to be a little different because…

I’M GOING ON VACATION !!! 🎉🎉🎉

I’ve been counting down the days for SOOOOO long, and we are finally getting so close. I am ready to turn my out-of-office on, soak up every second, make some memories with my favorite travel buddy, and come back refreshed and ready for whatever the rest of 2026 brings. Just a few short weeks and we’ll be there!

Let’s. GOOOOOOO!!! 🎉🔥✨

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